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Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval

The 32.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2024">Araok II</a> has been delivered to her owner by her builder, the French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>, after having been launched in June of last year.&nbsp;Delivered as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a> Commuter 108 line, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2024">Araok II</a> features exterior design by French-Swiss designer Pierre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Frutschi Concept &amp; Design Naval</a>, while her naval architecture was created in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2024">Araok II</a>’s hull was constructed in her builder’s aluminium workshop in Fontenay-le-Comte, and is coated with several layers of resin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322467/image/large-127200895a97d4444c8f9f5df6a63be5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322467">With a volume of 176 GT and a beam of 6.8-metres, the yacht is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across her four stateroom configuration. In addition, separate living quarters are also provided for up to four crew members in two cabins.Designed with environmentally friendly solutions to reduce her environmental footprint, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2024">Araok II</a> is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a> yacht with engines that meet IMO Tier III emission standards. This permits her to set sail in Emission Control Areas defined by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">International Maritime Organization</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322466/image/large-b1ed7d1e5616ba634c393b04a0150b3c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322466">"Our yachts are built for long voyages, and we test their restart capabilities to &nbsp;ensure reliability," &nbsp;Antoine de Jonckheere, head of the business management department at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>, explained.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="33m OCEA motor yacht Araok II launched (2023-06-29 16:15:00 +0200)">33m OCEA motor yacht Araok II launched</a>Furthermore, the motor yacht is fitted with the latest generation of batteries and solar panels, which have optimised energy management to keep the main onboard features running at night, without the need for generators.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322465/image/large-fbf0db3fae032d2570c1eb45121b4f57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322465">Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines that can reach a cruising speed of 12 knots as well as a top speed of 15 knots. When cruising at a speed of 12 knots, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2024">Araok II</a> has a range of 4,000 nautical miles.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322468/image/large-21ada4c73304c0eed501b32fb701d760.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322468">

33m Ocea yacht Araok II delivered 

The 32.7-metre Ocea motor yacht Araok II delivered to her owner by her builder following her launch in June 2023. 


33m Ocea motor yacht Araok II delivered 

The 32.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2023">Araok II</a> has been launched from the Les Sables d'Olonne facility in France. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2023">Araok II</a> is the fourth hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht series and has been custom-developed to fully meet the owner’s expectations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276153/image/large-999461f66627d145a58694edd781cfcb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276153"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2023">Araok II</a> features an interior and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi Concept &amp; Design Naval</a>, and naval architecture drawn by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>. Her hull was built in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>’s aluminium workshop in Fontenay-le-Comte and coated with several layers of resin.&nbsp;The motor yacht promises 190 GT of interior volume with and will be fitted with four staterooms, providing accommodation for up to eight guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276152/image/large-b89adec0f118e52832e8cc5d1eded4e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276152"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2023">Araok II</a> has been designed with environmentally friendly solutions to reduce her environmental footprint. She is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> yacht with engines that meet <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">IMO</a> Tier III emission standards, allowing her to sail in Emission Control Areas defined by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4531" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="International Maritime Organization (Company)">International Maritime Organization</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11368" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Araok II32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2023">Araok II</a> is also fitted with the latest generation of batteries and solar panels with optimised energy management to keep the main onboard features running at night without the need for generators.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272520/image/large-55ac3301d4b174db658fc91eecb2b58e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272520">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> shipyard has now freed up space and created a slot for the construction of a yacht of a similar size which could be delivered in 2025.

33m OCEA yacht Araok II launched

The 33m OCEA motor yacht Araok II has been launched from the Les Sables d'Olonne facility in France.

33m OCEA motor yacht Araok II launched

France-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> has announced that the fourth hull in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht series is nearing completion. The 32.7-metre motor yacht has entered the final stages of construction in Les Sables-d’Olonne. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272520/image/large-55ac3301d4b174db658fc91eecb2b58e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272520">The hull of the custom-made project was built in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>’s aluminium workshop in Fontenay-le-Comte, before being transferred in May 2022. Her superstructure was simultaneously built and installed in September, and her final silhouette was completed in November.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55655" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities (2022-07-28 12:30:00 +0200)">Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272525/image/large-538be643638ca150dad18882edd1cb57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272525"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht saw the installation of twin engines and generators, with a number of operations relating to her pipework and electrical systems also completed. The yacht is now ready for her coating phase, with plastic film surrounding her in preparation for this process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272523/image/large-9c65898f68b90cca790f81c7dc88a579.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272523">The hull is coated with several layers of resin to smooth out any rough patches, and the layers are smoothed with large rulers, and sanded down to thin layers to obtain a flat surface. The temperature is rigorously controlled for the resin to set, and her plastic film is filled with heated air to aid the process. After this is complete, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht will be sprayed with a final layer of lacquer in the colour chosen by the owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272524/image/large-9c4746fe0de35443d2761b14c1722987.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272524">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 New features an interior and exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi Concept &amp; Design Naval</a>, and naval architecture drawn by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>. The motor yacht promises 190 GT of interior volume with and will be fitted with four staterooms, providing accommodation for up to eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272521/image/large-edfdbc9cb92133ed79eb586165efb42b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272521">In order to reduce her carbon footprint, ISO Tier III standard engines have been installed to reduce emissions. The yacht is also fitted with the latest generation of batteries and solar panels with optimised energy management.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272522/image/large-98090919c0ea173a4d998f1397732f96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272522">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuter 108 yacht is due to launch in the next weeks where she will then complete her sea trials. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> shipyard will then free up space and create a slot for the construction of a yacht of a similar size which would be delivered in 2025.

Fourth OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

OCEA has announced that the fourth hull in the OCEA Commuter 108 yacht series is nearing completion.

Fourth 33m OCEA Commuter 108 yacht nears completion

The French shipbuilder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a> has made strong headway with the construction of its 32.7-metre Ocea Commuter 108 New. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235585/image/large-352d7bfcb8e1764526c64e490f733874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235585">The hull of the Ocea Commuter 108 New has been transported to its facility in Sables-d’Olonne, France, where it will be outfitted. Production of the motor yacht kicked-off in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>’s Fontenay-le-Comte workshop, where the frames, partitions and longitudinals and the hull planing took place. Since arriving in Sables-d’Olonne, the team has been busy assembling the bulwarks, cutting the windows and doors and installing the lugs for all the mooring components. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235583/image/large-3d9363eed605a167f97d54110c5b8b93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235583">The shipyard stated, “In order to facilitate the work, the superstructure is being prepared on the ground before being installed on the hull later this summer. This is a very important symbolic step, since it finalises the silhouette of the yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235584/image/large-0b57f0a9585de406eeced3697713d6c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235584">&nbsp;The Ocea Commuter 108 New features an exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi Concept &amp; Design Naval</a>, and naval architecture drawn by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>. The motor yacht promises 160 GT of interior volume and will be fitted with four staterooms, providing accommodation for up to eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226695/image/large-81f7f3cfb3f675d38015f0ea78b8c737.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226695">Delivery of the Ocea Commuter 108 New is scheduled for Spring 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226839/image/large-af53ad1e898ec8f74024302ab5954c58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226839">

Ocea transports hull of 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New to outfitting facilities 

The hull of the 33m Ocea Commuter 108 New has been transported to its facility in Sables-d’Olonne, France, where it will be outfitted.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> began construction of their 32.7-metre yacht Commuter 108 in the summer of 2021 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. The yacht is the tenth motor yacht the company has built, and will offer ocean-going capacities and comfort while limiting her carbon footprint. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226840/image/large-c64ea3c135783dc6ee334e03af4a4f5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226840">As soon as the contract was signed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>’s engineering team designed all the structural components and sent files to the subcontractor handling the cutting. These were quickly delivered to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA’</a>s workshop in Fontenay-le-Comte, where assembly immediately got under way, and construction has remained on schedule since then. The frames, partitions and longitudinals are all in place and the site is preparing to fit the plating. Once the hull has been turned, the vessel will be transported as an oversized load to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a>’s outfitting workshop in Les Sables-d’Olonne.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226838/image/large-fa6d97c259dcfbed2759e13855a12970.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226838">Commuter 108 is an entirely custom-built yacht that adopts the famous streamlined, timeless and elegant profile of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> Commuters. Her interior has been entrusted to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi</a>, who has created a comfortable decor design that is both practical and distinctively of the sea for her eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226839/image/large-af53ad1e898ec8f74024302ab5954c58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226839">The aluminium yacht will be capable of sailing all around the world in optimal safety conditions with special attention made to controlling her carbon footprint. Commuter 108 will be the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">OCEA</a> yacht whose engines comply with the latest IMO Tier III standards for reducing pollutant emissions.Delivery of Commuter 108 is scheduled for Spring 2023, with the first journey set for the following summer.&nbsp;

OCEA yacht Commuter 108

OCEA began construction of their 32.7-metre yacht Commuter 108 in the summer of 2021 in Les Sables d'Olonne, France.

OCEA 32m eco-friendly yacht Commuter 108 under construction in France

French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>, based in Les Sables d’Olonne, have announced that they have just begun construction on a new 32.7-metre yacht. The project has been fully customised to her owner’s preferences and is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a> yacht to meet IMO Tier III emission standards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201461/image/large-c539641ad455cde97b48ca99368df083.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201461">Consistent with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a>’s previous superyacht projects such as the 30.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kelonia 30.2m (99'1&quot;)Ocea2016">Kelonia</a>, 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2379" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elisabet47.0m (154'2&quot;)Ocea2011">Elisabet</a> and the 32.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paolyre32.7m (107'3&quot;)Ocea2008">Paolyre</a>, the new vessel will be constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure and will have long-range capabilities with a range of 4,000 nautical miles. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocea (Company)">Ocea</a> have also completed the yacht’s naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91709/image/large-b2ff326e1da0df7aeaf6d3d9f0b25542.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91709"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91743/image/large-ecc960f3514bf0eeeb36b528e956611b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91743">The new project, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pierre Frutschi Concept & Design Naval (Company)">Pierre Frutschi</a>, will accommodate up-to eight guests across four staterooms. Eco-friendly design considerations aim to reduce the yacht's environmental footprint such as the vessel’s equipment with engines compliant to IMO Tier III emission standards. The yacht will also feature batteries which allow the yacht’s hotel functions to run without the use of generators. She will reach a top speed of 15 knots and cruise comfortably at 12 knots.